Plant Genetics
Analysis of allopolyploidy-induced rapid genetic and epigenetic changes and their relationship in wheat
Authors: T. Qiu, Y.Z. Dong, X.M. Yu, N. Zhao and Y.F. Yang
We used the conventional and methylation-sensitive randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) analyses to assess genome-wide changes and explore the relationships between genetic and epigenetic variations among individuals of a newly synthesized allohexaploid wheat line whose genomic cons.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029303
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029303
Inbreeding depression in single, three way and double-cross hybrids of maize
Authors: F.B.S. Botelho, A.T. Bruzi, I.P. Lima, C.S. Rodrigues and R.T. de C. Botelho
Currently, one of the acclaimed alternatives for increasing maize yield is accomplished through utilization of heterosis in hybrid cultivars. However, upon performing crosses between related pairs, there are losses due to inbreeding depression. Thus, the aim of this study was to estimate inbreeding depression and the contribution of loci in heterozygosity.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15035497
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15035497
Correlation of acetabular chondrocyte apoptosis with caspase-3 and Bcl-2 expression in developmental dislocations of the hip
Authors: L.J. Ding, Y.L. Liu, G. Ma, Y.Q. Jia, Y.S.H. Wei and X.M. Liu
This study aimed to determine whether abnormal apoptosis is present in acetabular cartilage in early developmental dislocations of the hip (DDH), and if so, whether it is correlated with the expression of caspase-3 and Bcl-2. DDH was induced in 24 4-week-old New Zealand white rabbits. Acetabular cartilage specimens from the experimental and control groups.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15036809
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15036809
Genomic characterization and phylogenetic analysis of Chinese sacbrood virus isolated from Loess Plateau, China
Authors: H. Yu, T.X. Liu and D. Wang
The complete genomic RNA of the Chinese sacbrood virus (CSBV) strain, which infects the honeybees in the Loess plateau, was sequenced and analyzed. The CSBV-SX strain contains 8705 nucleotides, which includes a single large open reading frame (99-8681 nucleotides) encoding 2860 amino acids. A novel efficient identification method was used to investigate t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15036928
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15036928
Genetic diversity of Lippia sidoides Cham. and L. gracilis Schauer germplasm
Authors: C.P. Santos, J.B. Pinheiro, M.I. Zucchi, M.M. Bajay, J.B. Campos, M.F. Arrigoni-Blank, J.A.O. Pinto and A.F. Blank
The conservation of plants in germplasm banks ensures the characterization and availability of these resources for future generations. The present study used DNA markers to obtain genetic information about germplasm collections of Lippia sidoides and L. gracilis, which are maintained in an Active Germplasm Bank (AGB). Genetic variability of samples in the.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15037781
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15037781
Impact of BMMSCs from different sources on proliferation of CD34+ cells
Authors: R.F. Liu, J.Q. Li, R.X. Hou, R. Wang and K.M. Zhang
There are significant differences on the biological characteristics of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs), immunological response, and antigen-presenting functions between patients with psoriasis and normal subjects, but there are no significant differences in aborted fetuses. We examined the differences in BMMSCs between aborted fetuses and patient.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.23.22
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.23.22
Characterization of a protein-protein interaction network of the CBL-interacting protein kinase 8 from sugarcane
Authors: T.F. Farani, A. Gentile, R.G. Tavares, C. Ribeiro and M. Menossi
Plants are sessile organisms and have evolved to tolerate a constantly changing environment. After the onset of different stress conditions, calcineurin B-like (CBL) proteins can sense calcium signals and activate CBL-interacting protein kinase (CIPK) proteins, which can phosphorylate downstream proteins to reestablish plant homeostasis. Previous studies .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.26.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.26.1
Canonical correlations between agronomic traits and seed physiological quality in segregating soybean populations
Authors: E.M. Pereira, F.M. Silva, B.H.P. Val, A. Pizolato Neto, A.O. Mauro,C.C. Martins and S.H. Un�ªda-Trevisoli
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between agronomic traits and physiological traits of seeds in segregating soybean populations by canonical correlation analysis. Seven populations and two commercial cultivars in three generations were used: F3 plants and F4 seeds; F4 plants and F5 seeds, and F4 seed.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029547
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029547
Development of TRAP primers for Ricinus communis L.
Authors: K.S. Sim�µes, S.A. Silva, E.L. Machado and H.S. Brasileiro
The objective of this article was to develop TRAP (target region amplification polymorphism) primers for castor bean, with the goal of making functional markers available for genetic studies about the species. To do this, oligonucleotides were designed based on ESTs, obtained from the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology In.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029647
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029647
Genetic diversity among cotton cultivars in two environments in the State of Mato Grosso
Authors: I.G. Santos, P.E. Teodoro, F.C. Farias, F.J.C. Farias, L.P. Carvalho, J.I.S. Rodrigues and C.D. Cruz
Using commercial cultivars to compose crossing blocks in cotton is a promising strategy, because these materials have desirable agronomic and technological characteristics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 16 cotton cultivars cultivated in two environments in the State of Mato Grosso, the.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029628
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029628